Devils Lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Kelly Building

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

1. Kelly Building Marker

Inscription. This building
contributes to the
Devils Lake Commercial District
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
1989

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 48° 6.761′ N, 98° 51.633′ W. Marker is in Devils Lake, North Dakota, in Ramsey County. It is at the intersection of 4th Avenue Northeast and 5th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north on 4th Avenue Northeast. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the northeast corner of the subject building, facing 4th Avenue Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 423 4th Avenue Northeast, Devils Lake ND 58301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Dakota’s Red River Valley.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Christie Building (a few steps from this marker); Chantilly House (a few steps from this marker); Locke Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul's Appliance (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramsey Drug (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); I.O.O.F. Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Devils Lake.

Regarding Kelly Building. Contributing property, Devils Lake Commercial District, National Register of Historic Places #89001675.

From the National Register Nomination: Kelly Building (Mac’s, Inc.) (ca. 1925)
Dark red wire faced brick and unornamented linear design are common characteristics of commercial buildings built in Devils Lake during this period. The roofline gains definition from rectangular parapet extensions
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

2. Kelly Building Marker
Looking south along the 4th Avenue Northeast storefront.
on either side of this corner lot building. Single sash and three part windows are found on both facades. With the exception of the remodeled store front, this subject displays good integrity of historic components.
The Commercial District presents a collection of structures reflecting, in one aspect or another, the evolution of Devils Lake from the railroad era to the age of the automobile. The physical appearance of the Commercial District building stock may be characterized as two-story and predominantly brick, with gradations in the color and in the size and craftsmanship of mortar joints. The bulk of Commercial District properties in Devils Lake are in many respects connected to events of railroad expansion in northeastern North Dakota. Railroad tributaries enabled merchants to make quick shipments, and abundant supplies of fuel, wood and coal were added inducements for retail growth. Most of the Commercial District growth took place within the context of two major development periods: The First Dakota Boom between 1879 and 1886, and The Second Dakota Boom, 1898-1917. Outside boom periods, the character of District properties was undoubtedly shaped by the latent effects of increased rail traffic and a broadening exposure to new methods and fashions in the building industry.

Related markers.

Kelly Building (<i>east/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2023

3. Kelly Building (east/front elevation)

Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Devils Lake Commercial District

Also see . . . Devils Lake Commercial District (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

The Devils Lake Commercial District in Devils Lake, North Dakota is a 15-acre historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

(Submitted on February 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.